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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
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SUMMARY:Pumpkins and Cornstalks Recycling/Compost
DESCRIPTION:Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management is reminding residents to keep pumpkins and cornstalks out of the trash this season. They can be left out for yard waste pickup\, dropped off at the Recycling Center\, or composted at home. \nUnpainted pumpkins and cornstalks are accepted with leaves and grass on the weekday after regular trash collection. They can also be brought to the Recycling Center on Shawmut Avenue\, open Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. \nResidents can compost pumpkins and cornstalks in backyard bins with other food scraps and yard waste. Compost bins are available for $25 at the Crapo Hill Landfill scale house on Samuel Barnet Boulevard. \nFor details\, contact Waste Reduction Manager Marissa Perez-Dormitzer at marissa@gnbrrmdistrict.org\nor (508) 979-1493.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/pumpkins-and-cornstalks-recycling-compost/
LOCATION:New Bedford Recycling Center\, 1103 Shawmut Ave.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Recycling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T083000
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CREATED:20251016T170350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T170350Z
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SUMMARY:Finance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District Finance Committee will meet Wednesday\, Oct. 22\, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will take place in person and on Zoom at this link. \nThe agenda includes approval of minutes\, a cash analysis\, treasurer’s report\, and review of the voucher warrant. Members will also discuss September 2025 general journal details\, the Charles Schwab OPEB statement\, and the FY26 agency budget. The committee will consider authorization of electronic payments for recurring invoices.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/finance-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Community Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20251006T220749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T220749Z
UID:10135303-1761134400-1761138000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Cape Verdean Identity in Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:A virtual conversation on Cape Verdean identity in contemporary art will take place Oct. 22 from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. The free program on Zoom features artists and scholars Sandim Mendes\, Christian Gonçalves\, and Claire Andrade-Watkins. Ymelda Rivera Laxton\, assistant curator of contemporary art and community projects at the New Bedford Whaling Museum\, will moderate. \nThe discussion will explore how Cape Verdean and intersectional identities are expressed across different art forms. The event is presented in connection with the museum’s Cape Verdean Contemporary project. \nRegistration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QAbqve3HSS2DJFfoFxSzBA \n More information: https://www.whalingmuseum.org/program/cape-verdean-identity-in-contemporary-art/
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/cape-verdean-identity-in-contemporary-art/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Discussion,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20251016T173315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T173315Z
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Autumn Leave Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Artists will use real autumn leaves as inspiration while exploring watercolor techniques. The class covers color mixing\, brushwork\, and creative effects like scratching\, spraying\, and flicking to add texture and depth. \nThe workshop takes place Wednesday\, Oct. 22\, from 2 to 4 p.m. The cost is $45\, and all materials are included.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/watercolor-autumn-leave-workshop/
LOCATION:New Bedford Arts & Cultural Emporium\, 101 West Rodney French Blvd\, Suite 2-60\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20250930T171619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T171619Z
UID:10135209-1761148800-1761159600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries Fall Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries will host their fall book sale from Oct. 22 to 25 at Southworth Library. This is a favorite event among local book lovers and features a wide selection of titles at affordable prices. Proceeds will support library programs and services. \nThe sale will begin with a members-only preview on Wednesday\, Oct. 22\, from 4 to 7 p.m.\, available by appointment. Regular sale hours are Thursday\, Oct. 23\, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday\, Oct. 24\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday\, Oct. 25\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/friends-of-the-dartmouth-libraries-fall-book-sale/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:Southworth Library\, 732 Dartmouth Street\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Culture Calendar,Shop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T173000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20251021T222834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T222834Z
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SUMMARY:Alma del Mar Board of Trustees meeting
DESCRIPTION:Alma del Mar Board of Trustees will hold its annual meeting Wednesday\, Oct. 22\, 2025\, at 5:30 p.m. \nAgenda items include attendance\, approval of the 2024 annual meeting minutes\, and a vote on the 2025–26 slate of board members. \nThe meeting will end with a motion to adjourn.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/alma-del-mar-board-of-trustees-meeting/
LOCATION:Alma del Mar Family Center\, 777 Church Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20251014T235249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T235249Z
UID:10135757-1761156000-1761159600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Join The Light’s Elections Chat: Interviews with New Bedford School Committee candidates
DESCRIPTION:Want to know more about candidates for open School Committee seats in the Nov. 4 election in New Bedford? Join Light columnist Jack Spillane as he interviews candidates in a live Elections Chat.  You can send in your questions\, too. \nHere are the details: \nWednesday\, Oct. 22\, at 6 p.m.: Candidates for School Committee \nThe four candidates for the three available seats on the six-member board — newcomers Richard Porter\, Von Marie Moniz\, Marcus Coward and incumbent Melissa Costa — will join Jack. \nSign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TF7y7BI4SWuedMOtm0ApDg \n\nICYMI: Catch up on previous Chats with New Bedford candidates this year here: \nhttps://newbedfordlight.org/the-chat/
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/join-the-lights-elections-chat-interviews-with-new-bedford-school-committee-candidates/
LOCATION:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/join-the-lights-elections-chat-interviews-with-new-bedford-school-committee-candidates/
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Election,Politics,The Chat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T100000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20251016T174030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T174030Z
UID:10135766-1761213600-1761213600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Beeswax Kitchen Wraps Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Participants will make up to six reusable cotton and beeswax wraps in three sizes. The instructor shows how to infuse organic cotton with beeswax\, plant oil\, and tree resin to create flexible wraps that can replace plastic in the kitchen. \nThe workshop takes place Thursday\, Oct. 23\, and Saturday\, Nov. 8\, at 10 a.m. The cost is $45\, and all materials are included. It’s a hands-on way to make something practical and earth-friendly.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/beeswax-kitchen-wraps-workshop-2/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:New Bedford Arts & Cultural Emporium\, 101 West Rodney French Blvd\, Suite 2-60\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20251014T183724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T183724Z
UID:10135749-1761224400-1761224400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at New Bedford Music Academy
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Music Academy will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its grand opening on Thursday\, Oct. 23\, at 1 p.m. The academy offers lessons in piano\, voice\, guitar\, drums\, violin\, and more\, led by experienced instructors focused on helping students build skill and confidence. \nMembers of the New Bedford City Council will attend\, and guests can tour the facility and learn more about the new music education space. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-at-new-bedford-music-academy/
LOCATION:New Bedford Music Academy\, 909 Ashley Blvd.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Education,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20251014T183021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T183021Z
UID:10135748-1761231600-1761238800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Trails of New Bedford: Signs of the Season
DESCRIPTION:The Trustees’ Mobile Adventures and New Bedford Parks\, Recreation\, and Beaches present the Trails of New Bedford Fall Series at the Ricketson Nature Center in Brooklawn Park. Families can partake in free weekly nature play and learning throughout the season. \nOn Oct. 23\, the theme is “Signs of the Season\,” exploring how plants and animals prepare for colder days through hands-on activities\, crafts\, and games. \nSpace is limited\, and registration is required at newbedfordma.myrec.com.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/trails-of-new-bedford-signs-of-the-season/
LOCATION:Ricketson Nature Center\, 54 Irvington St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brooklawn Park,Culture Calendar,Fall Activities,Family,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T164500
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20251021T213309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T213309Z
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SUMMARY:School Department Governance and Policy Sub-Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford School Committee’s Governance and Policy Sub-Committee will meet Thursday\, Oct. 23\, 2025\, at 4:45 p.m. \nThe agenda includes second readings of policies on non-discrimination\, school admissions\, and student discipline. \nMembers will also review updates from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees\, including civil rights\, student records\, and meal modifications. \nPolicies on graduation requirements and middle school pathway exploration will be considered\, and the committee will review the possible removal of the graduation exercises policy for New Bedford High School.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/school-department-governance-and-policy-sub-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Paul Rodrigues Administration Building\,\, 455 County St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Politics,Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20251016T152551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T184327Z
UID:10135759-1761238800-1761246000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Business After Hours in October
DESCRIPTION:Professionals will gather for an evening of conversation and connections on Thursday\, Oct. 23\, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Fall River Country Club\, 4232 N. Main St. \nFood\, networking\, and prize drawings are included. Guests are encouraged to bring business cards. \nAdmission is free for members and $25 for nonmembers. For details\, contact Katie Greene\, vice president of marketing and events. \nBusiness After Hours is hosted by the One SouthCoast Chamber and sponsored by Fall River Municipal Credit Union.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/business-after-hours-in-october/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Business,Civic Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20251012T185114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T185114Z
UID:10135638-1761238800-1761249600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Community Screening of "Can't Look Away"
DESCRIPTION:A community screening will explore the effects of social media on young users. The free event includes dinner\, child care\, and a follow-up discussion with local behavioral health professionals. \nIt runs Thursday\, Oct. 23\, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pre-registration is preferred.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/community-screening-of-cant-look-away/
LOCATION:Keith Middle School\, 225 Hathaway Blvd\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20251020T224414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T224414Z
UID:10135813-1761242400-1761251400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom course
DESCRIPTION:A five-week weaving course will be held Thursdays from Oct. 23 to Nov. 20. Classes run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Students will learn basic weaving on a rigid heddle loom and finish a handmade project such as a scarf\, table runner\, or placemats. \nLooms are available for a $10 rental fee paid at the first class. Students with their own rigid loom may bring it. After registering\, the instructor will email details about materials and yarn. \nThe class is limited to six students. Tuition starts at $150. For questions\, contact instructor Lisa Elliott at 508-994-1250 or lisaelliott36@gmail.co \nElliott studied graphic design at the Rhode Island School of Design and weaving at UMass Dartmouth. She creates rugs\, wearables\, and home accessories on both floor and rigid heddle looms.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/weaving-on-a-rigid-heddle-loom-course/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:Dartmouth Cultural Center\, 404 Elm Street\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T183000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20251021T220127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T220127Z
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SUMMARY:Appointments & Briefings Committee of the City Council meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Appointments & Briefings Committee of the City Council of New Bedford will convene on Thursday\, Oct. 23\, 2025\, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 214 of City Hall. \nThe agenda includes the appointment of Connor Worden to the Conservation Commission with a term ending in June 2027 and the appointment of Maria Adamides as a constable. \nA new private livery license application from New Bedford Transportation\, LLC will also be discussed. The session is livestreamed and recorded. \nFind the complete agenda here.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/appointments-briefings-committee-of-the-city-council-meeting/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20251007T112948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T112948Z
UID:10135592-1761244200-1761251400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Arts Illuminated live showcase: 'The Macabre'
DESCRIPTION:🔆 The New Bedford Light is beckoning art enthusiasts\, artists and potential art buyers to attend our next Arts Illuminated showcase\, as we explore “The Macabre” on Thursday\, Oct. 23\, at 6:30 p.m. at the Steeple Playhouse in New Bedford. \n😱 With Halloween hovering\, it’s time to venture into the dark side of art 🌒.  Join us as we interview selected artists about their work\, in mediums ranging from traditional to the digital\, from painting to pottery\, from the serious to the comic. \n🎃 You’ll have the chance to browse their offerings up close\, mingle with the artists and Light staff\, and buy during our signature “Afterglow” reception. Refreshments served! \n👻 Get in the spirit! We invite everyone to dress for this spooky occasion. Whether you lean toward Wednesday Addams\, the Dark Knight or “he who must not be named\,” we hope to see you there. 🌚
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/arts-illuminated-live-showcase-the-macabre/
LOCATION:The Steeple Playhouse\, 159 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20250929T000327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T195418Z
UID:10135186-1761246000-1761246000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:"The Phantom of the Opera" silent film with live pipe organ accompaniment
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the classic silent movie starring Lon Chaney\, known as “The Man of a Thousand Faces\,” with a spinechilling evening at the Unitarian Memorial Church. \nTim Evans\, the new music director for the Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven and an accomplished theater organist\, will provide live accompaniment to the 93-minute film. \nChaney’s performance as the horribly disfigured Phantom who lurks beneath the Paris Opera set the mark high for horror films to come. The fundraiser will benefit the Organ Fund. Light refreshments follow.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-phantom-of-the-opera-silent-film-with-live-pipe-organ-accompaniment/
LOCATION:Unitarian Memorial Church\, 102 Green St.\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20251016T181816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T181816Z
UID:10135776-1761249600-1761249600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Pokey LaFarge at Narrows
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter Pokey LaFarge brings his mix of roots\, country\, and soul to the Narrows Center for the Arts on Thursday\, Oct. 23\, 2025. DJ Faby Baby will open. \nDoors open at 7 p.m.\, and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $48 in advance and $50 the day of the show.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/pokey-lafarge-at-narrows/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Narrows Center
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20251020T213013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T213345Z
UID:10135807-1761264000-1798761599@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:New Exhibit Explores Bristol County’s History of Incarceration
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office will open Bristol County: Incarcerated on Oct. 24. The exhibit traces the history of local incarceration from the 18th-century jail in Taunton to New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail. The Ash Street facility is the oldest continuously operating jail in the nation. \nArtifacts include the Taunton jail’s debtor book from 1785 and Lizzie Borden’s 1892 mittimus. Visitors will also see 1920s inmate photographs\, 19th-century jail logs\, and materials from the sheriff’s office archives. \nThe exhibit was curated by Melanie Botvin with research by Henry Claudy\, a New York University graduate student. \nThe New Bedford Whaling Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-exhibit-explores-bristol-countys-history-of-incarceration/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,History,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T090000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20251021T192547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T192547Z
UID:10135838-1761296400-1761296400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:UMass Dartmouth to Host Colloquium on Portuguese Migration and Mill Work
DESCRIPTION:UMass Dartmouth will host an international colloquium\, “Portuguese Migration and Mill Work in New England\,” on Oct. 24 and 25\, 2025\, in the Claire T. Carney Library Grand Reading Room. The event reviews the new volume Migration\, Mill Work\, and Portuguese Communities in New England and looks ahead in Portuguese American studies. \nSessions’ address history\, urban spaces\, life narratives\, and community politics. The program also includes a screening and discussion of the ethnographic film Saudade. Admission is free. Registration is requested by email to Marlene Roberge at mroberge1@umassd.edu. \nThe Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives and the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture sponsor the colloquium. It is organized by Mario Pereira with collaborators Bela Feldman-Bianco and Cristiana Bastos.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/umass-dartmouth-to-host-colloquium-on-portuguese-migration-and-mill-work/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Claire T. Carney Library\, 85 Old Westport Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, 02747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20250924T140629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T140629Z
UID:10135159-1761316200-1761323400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Friends of the Mattapoisett Library to Host Fall Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library will hold their Fall Book Sale on Saturday\, Oct. 25\, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the library’s community room at 7 Barstow Street. Shoppers can browse gently used books at affordable prices while supporting library programs. \nBook donations will be accepted on Friday\, Oct. 24\, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. All proceeds from the sale benefit events and resources that serve the Mattapoisett community. \nMore information is available at friendsofmattapoisettlibrary@gmail.com.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/friends-of-the-mattapoisett-library-to-host-fall-book-sale/
LOCATION:Mattapoisett Library\, 7 Barstow Street\, Mattapoisett\, MA\, 02739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Sale,Books,Culture Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20251021T201359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T201359Z
UID:10135856-1761321600-1761336000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Lovin' Local 2025 at Buzzard's Bay Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Head to the brewery on Fridays and Saturdays for Lovin’ Local 2025 free live music and food trucks series.\n\nLive music will be from 6–8 p.m.\, and food trucks will start around 4 p.m. \n\nSaturday:Live music: Glen Nunes Duo\nFood truck: Gnarly Vines Farm\nSunday:\nLive music: Dave Richardson & Jan Schmidt\nFood truck: Gnarly Vines Farm\n\nCheck out the full lineup here: https://buzzardsbrew.com/upcoming-events
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/lovin-local-2025-at-buzzards-bay-brewery/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Buzzards Bay Brewing\, 98 Horseneck Rd\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Craft Beer,Culture Calendar,Food,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20251007T001905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T001905Z
UID:10135306-1761328800-1761337800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:The Climate Future Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The festival features 10 short films from four continents. Genres include drama\, documentary\, comedy\, and animation. The films explore emotional and creative responses to climate change\, from hope and humor to loss and determination. \nClimate leader and author Bill McKibben serves as honorary judge. He appears by video with an introduction and announces his top three film selections. McKibben will be at the Whaling Museum the following day for the New Bedford Lyceum program. \nTickets are $10 for museum members and $20 for nonmembers. Space is limited. \nProgram Schedule\n5:30 p.m. Doors open\n6 p.m. Screening begins\n7:07 p.m. Intermission\n8:21 p.m. Program concludes \nWatch the trailer and learn more at the museum website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-climate-future-film-festival/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,Whaling Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20251023T181456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T181456Z
UID:10137000-1761328800-1761339600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Truue Duet at Cork
DESCRIPTION:Truue is a talented group changing from a duet to a trio to a band. The musicians play rock music with a shot of country.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/truue-duet-at-cork/
LOCATION:Cork Wine and Tapas\, 90 Front St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20250916T202322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T202322Z
UID:10134504-1761334200-1761334200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:MAC Theater Presents Proof
DESCRIPTION:MAC Theater presents “Proof” by David Auburn. Rick Sherburne directs. \nThe play follows Catherine\, who cared for her gifted but troubled father. After his death\, she wrestles with grief and self-doubt. Her sister urges her to move on. A former student pushes her to claim her work. \nTickets are $20 for members and $23 for nonmembers.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mac-theater-presents-proof-3/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Marion Art Center\, 80 Pleasant St.\, Marion\, MA\, 02738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20251016T182155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T182155Z
UID:10135777-1761336000-1761336000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Vienna Teng at Narrows
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter Vienna Teng returns to the Narrows Center for the Arts\, bringing her heartfelt blend of folk\, pop\, and storytelling. \nDoors open at 7 p.m.\, and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 the day of the show.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/vienna-teng-at-narrows/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Narrows Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114749
CREATED:20251021T193839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T193839Z
UID:10135841-1761343200-1761343200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:ZeppelSmith at Knuckle Heads
DESCRIPTION:The band ZeppelSmith performs a blend of Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith tunes played close to original studio versions.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/zeppelsmith-at-knuckle-heads/
LOCATION:Knuckle Heads\, 85 MacArthur Dr.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Knuckle Heads Bar & Grill,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114750
CREATED:20251016T151121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T151121Z
UID:10135758-1761386400-1761393600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Spooktacular Family Fun
DESCRIPTION:Bring your little pumpkins for a morning filled with Halloween cheer. The Family Resource and Development Center will host a family event Friday\, Oct. 25\, from 10 a.m. to noon. \nParents and kids can enjoy seasonal crafts\, tasty snacks\, and a chance to show off their favorite costumes. \nRegister by calling 508-994-4521 or by scanning the QR code.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/spooktacular-family-fun/
LOCATION:Family Resource and Development Center\, 128 Union Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Family,Halloween
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T103000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114750
CREATED:20251023T165008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T165008Z
UID:10136989-1761388200-1761388200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Introduction To Ancestry: General Overview
DESCRIPTION:MaryEllen Cecil\, special collections library assistant\, will lead a demonstration on the features and record collections of the world’s largest online family history resource\, available to patrons for free at New Bedford libraries. The session will cover advanced search techniques to help users achieve more successful results.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/introduction-to-ancestry-general-overview/
LOCATION:New Bedford Free Library\, 613 Pleasant Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T114750
CREATED:20251017T011356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T011356Z
UID:10135782-1761390000-1761390000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Drag Brunch at The Vault
DESCRIPTION:Halloween Drag Brunch is set for Saturday\, Oct. 25\, 2025. \nHosted by Ultima\, the event includes a costume contest\, lip sync battle\, drink specials\, and a full brunch menu. Admission is free\, and doors open at 11 a.m. \nGuests must be 21 or older with valid ID. Parking is available on the street and at the Elm Street Parking Garage.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/halloween-drag-brunch-at-the-vault/
LOCATION:The Vault Music Hall and Pub\, 791 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Halloween,Music,The Vault Music Hall
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